I've been coming here for years and I can't believe I never wrote a review. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This hidden gem has that authentic British Pub feel, with a courtyard/patio seating area that is distinctly Thousand Oaks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Stepping inside you instantly feel transported to England, from the exposed beams to the leather upholstery, long wooden bar, and the presence of dart boards, Crown & Anchor hits all the right notes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is friendly and attentive, and makes you feel right at home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are 3 seating areas; the bar, a large dining room, and the patio. If the weather suits it, I highly recommend the patio... it is just lovely to enjoy a pint under the giant oak tree[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food is traditional British fare, and the expected items from a Full English to a Scotch Egg to Corned Beef Hash, they are all excellent and what you'd expect. The fish and chips here are on point, and I honestly won't go anywhere else in Thousand Oaks for as a chippy. They also have some menu accommodations for those in your party who want more traditional American fare, including BBQ Chicken Salad, Chinese Chicken Salad, Chicken Club, and even a Philly Cheesesteak. So if you are with a large party with some picky eaters, everyone can find something at Crown & Anchor. The draft beer list has everything you'd expect, however as of my writing this review (January 2026) they do not have ESB (due to tariffs I'm told) so unfortunately you have to make due with an Irish standard like Smithwicks or Guinness. This is one of our favorite pubs in the area. There is a large parking lot, and the entire facility is accessible. read more

Another great experience Their food was amazing. Had their steak and mushroom pie . Lemon cod and fish and chips. All were amazing. The topper was the sticky toffee pudding. Great visit and great service. read more

Love this place and the staff! Tasha, Mia and Ashley are so friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is super fun and they have the best HH deals![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend read more

Crown & Anchor - British Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Sometimes you find somewhere truly special. I don't know how they do it, but the family that established this pub has created something amazing and unique. I grew up in England and moved to South California and everything I love about these cultures is here. Great people, fantastic service, delicious, fresh and comforting pub food. If you are looking for a real 'local' - this is it. Been coming here for several years with my family. The staff here all remember you, ask after your family, and really care. The best place to be during World Cup, they really know how to host a World Cup game. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A real home away from home, a community, everything you could want from a pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Watched a World Cup game there and it was amazing. The perfect spot to watch an England soccer!

First time visiting today. There were 5 of us for a birthday lunch, so we chose the shady patio. The atmosphere and vibe is very welcoming, and the staff greeted us right away. The food is excellent. My parents had the King Fish & Chips and the portion was so large, they took some home. The fish was high quality and the batter was light and crispy. The rest of us couldn't resist trying the Cornish Pastie, and I'm so glad I did. It's like a shepherd's pie you can hold in your hand. The crust was flaky and flavorful. The meat, potatoes, and vegetables inside was seasoned well and tender. It came with mashed potatoes and we swapped out the peas for green beans- and they were delicious. We only wish we lived closer. Malibu is a long way from Anaheim. Anytime we pass this way, we'll make sure to stop in for a bite. read more

Walking in we were greeted by the waitress who mentioned we can sit anywhere in the pub or the restaurant. She was polite. We sat in the restaurant and were greeted with on themed pictures/paintings. As an appetizer we ordered the Scottish Egg which was $10.50 for one egg cut into fours. I felt like that was overpriced for how it tasted and how simple it was. The entrees is where it is at. The British Breakfast and Toad N' Hole was flavorful, plentiful, and well seasoned. The bangers in both dish had the right amount of saltiness. The sticky toffee pudding was okay. I think this came down to preference. It had notes of cinnamon, egg, toffee. read more

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We came here Thursday night to play darts and grab drinks and had a fantastic time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is very friendly and the patio is gorgeous![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Joe behind the bar served us and has excellent bartending skills as well as being conversational and engaging. Can't wait to come back! read more

Oh man this was rough. I'm giving this a two instead of the one I normally would be inclined to rate but we only tried one dessert as opposed to other menu items. But I doubt I'll ever be back. We were sat at a slightly dirty table, the paper placemats had flecks of oil on them and the silverware had food flecks on them. After these sad omens were addressed, we ordered their sticky toffee pudding. Listen I know we're not in the uk and I wasn't expecting the best version of this dish but I was expecting something at least similar to the original dish. What we got was a sad spice cake with some custard and syrup on top. The custard was separating and nothing felt right about it. Plus it took forever to pay. They only had 1 person covering the dinning area and the rest were in the pub. read more

Crown & Anchor - Sticky toffee pudding - British Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Taking a neighbor for a wonderful hurrah, we went after 3PM for the happy hour. Thought it would be fun to see what was described as a changing menu. We were seated; given our settings and menu. I asked about a "happy hour" menu. Told by waitress you have to go into the bar only for happy hour. We obviously were sitting in a NON-Happy Hour section! A bit disappointing. We stayed where we were, had a great tasting meal but the HAPPY HOUR ad is misleading. read more

I have been coming to this pub for many years when we play our weekly Quiz night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I find the place to be clean and the staff is very friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's been around for many years and if you're looking for a place to grab a drink with friends or to just grab something to eat, I highly recommend it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And if you're a sports fan, it's a great place to watch a game because they have several screens with different games on daily.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] -Lora read more

Crown and Anchor is the best! My family loves coming here. They have the best service and food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is great, especially on the weekends when they have a band.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking for fish n chips and a nice pint of Kilkenny this is the place! read more

Closed kitchen at midnight when stated hours are open until 2 am! Absolutely not acceptable!

First time going here for lunch. I had a craving for fish and chips; that's what I ordered. I received three greasy and deep fried pieces of fish atop French fries. I expected the fish to be deep fried but not that grease would ooze out of the coating. Their menu is expansive - so many wonderful comfort food type options so my next visit I'll try something else- shepard's pie, pot roast sandwich; mmm, maybe the chicken pot pie. A full functioning bar available for cocktails too. Service excellent. Ambiance is that of a British pub. It's St Patrick's Day weekend! Head to C & A to experience the hootin' and hollerin' and song fest around the bar with bagpipers. read more

A must for soccer fans! They always have the match you're looking for. Great atmosphere and fantastic breakfast!! read more

Hidden gem in Thousand Oaks. Katie was our bartender. She's a rockstar. She's excellent at her craft and gave top notch service throughout the evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is warm and inviting. Perfect place for pint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Had the fish and chips - it had absolutely no flavor! I could have been eating wet cardboard! The tartar sauce was so thick it could not be dipped at all and also was tasteless!The "chips" were just reg French fries but cold! Service was excellent but slow and It was not busy! read more

Came into Crown & Anchor in Thousand Oaks the other night and ended up having a really great experience. Ashlee took care of us and she was honestly great. She was super attentive without making it feel like she was constantly hovering, and somehow always seemed to show up right when we needed something. She was really personable too, which made the whole thing feel more relaxed instead of the typical in-and-out bar service. Our drinks stayed full, she checked in on the food at the right time, and she just had a really easygoing, friendly vibe the whole night. This is a great place that I would recommend to anyone visiting the area. read more

This place is a vibe!!!! They have fire food and they make the drinks nice and strong. It tastes super authentic and fresh, definitely would try to fish and chips if u visit. The service was also great, got treated with kindness and was attended quickly. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area, it's actually great and you won't regret it. read more

Lovely fish and chips and a pint just like you'd expect from a proper pub. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good pubs are hard to find in California IMO.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great place to bring a friend for a pint and watch the game.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is super nice! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy atmosphere and a genuine love of the game. This is a great spot to soak in a good game.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Perhaps they delved a little too far into the British theme by serving undoubtedly the worst steak and mushroom pie I have ever experienced. A true mockery of culinary endeavor, it was essentially a bowl of inedible salty gravy with burnt bits of meat that had recently been microwaved back to a mockery of warmth. In short, a snapshot of the collapse of the British Empire. Lovely place to have a pint, but thats about it. read more

My parents LOvE Crown & Anchor. They have been coming here for YEARS! It is their happy place and I can understand why. We went here when my grandfather passed away to lift spirits. Celebrated in the bar after my wedding party. Would swing by during lunch breaks to sit under the oak tree outside. Have some fish n chips on Friday night sitting in the maroon leather booths while the game is on. This restaurant and bar has CHARACTER. Servers are ALWAYS nice and the food is definitely filling. My mom thinks every menu item is delicious. I recommend getting a pint or two of refreshing cold beer to help. I like that they are opening up the beer list to have non British beers like Topa Topa and Liquid Candy. I tend to go with a Newcastle or Heineken though. For food, I switch between the chili or the fish n chips. Burgers you can't go wrong with either. Fries(chips) are Crispy which we love. I hear the pizzas are fantastic as well. Not many spots are open late in TO, but Crown & Anchor is. You might see my parents hanging out. read more

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If you are craving for some English meals, Crown and Anchor is a good place to be. I especially liked the King Fish and Chips - savory and crispy! The Scotch Egg was good too, but wished the yolk was a bit runny. Service on the other hand was fast and efficient. Will come back soon - maybe during their happy hour! read more

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Why did it take so long for us to discover this place? For a second, you truly feel transported. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy. Love the playlist. Service was excellent. The Toad & Hole was so rich and full of unique flavors... the gravy is rich but not heavy, and the bangers are imported. Thumbs up on the shepherd's pie, patty melt, and the fish and chips. The burger was alright and the pizza needs to be well done. Lunch for five, including an extra entree and three appetizers was $150... very worth it. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Classic pub and vibe that has become a little bro-y.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wouldn't ring my family there now and not even crazy about seeing matches there anymore[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fabulous vibe, terrific decor, fun paint night with Allison.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend. Reasonably priced.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great people and music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but two stars lost because my bartender was wearing glasses with cameras in them. People don't want to be in your videos. read more

Going to a concert in Thousand Oaks, my husband and I decided to try Crown and Anchor. my husband is British so this sounded good. the restaurant did not disa. the meal was great. service was really friendly and wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]we love golf so the game was on their tv.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend this restaurant. they do have outstanding menu items so check out their website. read more

I love this place! Bartenders are awesome and food is great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]But... they refuse to turn on their air conditioning. Walk in on a 60* night, 80* and humid inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]After a long shift, I'm not trying to have a beer in a sauna[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place is very, come as you are. Low key, fun and casual. We danced, drank, snacked and sang. This place has been here for forever and is still a hidden gem. The Live music weekly is a huge plus because not many places have live bands! read more

Crown & Anchor - British Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

love the darts here. katie is the nicest bartender on the block. 10/10 time i'm forsure coming back

They absolutely water down their drinks! Called them out on it! Returned the martini and asked them to remake it. Came out the same! Enough said! read more

Food was just ok this last time, maybe because it was soo busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the vibe here though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]